The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts Ps.166. Let children hear the mighty deeds

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Ps.165

The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts‎#Ps.166

Ps.167

Text:	Psalm 78 Part 1
Author:	Isaac Watts

Ps.166. Psalm 78 Part 1

Full Text

Let children hear the mighty deeds
Which God performed of old,
Which in our younger years we saw,
And which our fathers told.

He bids us make his glories known,
His works of power and grace;
And we'll convey his wonders down
Through every rising race.

Our lips shall tell them to our sons,
And they again to theirs;
That generations yet unborn
May teach them to their heirs.

Thus shall they learn in God alone
Their hope securely stands;
That they may ne'er forget his works,
But practise his commands.

Text Information
First Line:	Let children hear the mighty deeds
Title:	Psalm 78 Part 1
Author:	Isaac Watts
Meter:	C. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1806
Scripture:	Psalm 78
Topic:	Children: instructed; Education: religious; Religious Education (10 more...)
Notes:	Public Domain.